Police reported Saturday that multiple people were shot during a gay pride parade in Washington, D.C., after the original security measures were protested by activists and ultimately nixed by officials.

This year's WorldPride Parade will be held in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 7. Here's what you need to know about the festivities.

“I’m loving it here!,” said Angel Creek, a first-time WorldPride attendee. The Chicago native was joined by fellow Howard University student Venus Burrell. Creek said her favorite parts of WorldPride were the outfits, the amount of color and the small businesses who had tents at the festival.

Jennifer Lopez shocked fans when she hit the stage in dangerously high-cut bodysuits during her WorldPride performance in Washington, DC on Saturday. Created by New York-based brand The Blonds, the sparkly silver thong-style nearly caused a wardrobe malfunction during a rendition of her new song, “Save Me Tonight.”

During a press conference Monday morning, the mayor and police chief both got visibly frustrated with questions about last week's Dupont Circle whiplash.

Officials in the nation’s capital generally express full confidence in their ability to handle large, complicated events and huge crowds.

Thousands were expected to gather at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for a rally and march to the U.S. Capitol.

Thousands of people flocked to Washington, D.C., Saturday to celebrate the LGBTQIA community at the WorldPride Parade. Elaborate floats, performers and community advocates traveled the 1.8-mile parade route.

He tried compromising with the church, which owns his building, asking if he could leave the decorations up through Saturday’s WorldPride parade. They said no.

WASHINGTON - A violent weekend unfolded in the District amid WorldPride celebrations. Early Sunday, 21-year-old Brandon Tolson was shot and killed near 14th and S Streets NW, just blocks from Dupont Circle,